The Independent
Diamanti sparkles for Gold Alessandro Diamanti produced a goal from a free-kick that was worth the admission money on its own, but he might still be wondering whether it was also enough to merit his wage packet remaining intact.
The Guardian
West Ham cast pay concerns aside to bolster their survival hopes
Footballers are habitually encouraged to do their talking on the pitch and for much of this season West Ham have been spouting gibberish. Last night, however, they issued a firm declaration of support for their under-pressure manager, Gianfranco Zola, in the form of a tenacious and purposeful performance that endeda run of six games without a win and hoisted them clear of the relegation zone. More displays like this and they will not return there.
The Telegraph
West Ham United 2 Birmingham City 0
In a week when the internecine war at West Ham United has made events at the club look more like something from The Godfather than East Enders, it was fitting that an Italian should strike the killer blow to set them on their way to a much-needed victory..
The Times
Alessandro Diamanti glistens for West Ham United
Perhaps West Ham United are too good to go down after all. Few understood how a side with such flair had found themselves in the bottom three, but the team moved up the table in the only way they know how. Gianfranco Zola’s men practically partied their way out of the relegation zone.